08-21-2003, 02:50 PM
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Bob and Tom Fan
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I haven't had any problems at all and I'm on DSL (constantly connected). My advice is to get the free version of Zone Alarm. That's what I use and it keeps all my ports closed. Occasionally I open up one (I'm not saying which) to interact with Yahoo Mail, but I close it immediatly after.
Last week I upgrade to ZA Pro. Not because of MS Bl, but for the built in Pop Up Blocker.
Right now I'd be more worried about "SoBig", don't open any attactments that you're not expecting!
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08-21-2003, 03:24 PM
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Box Racer
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Quote:
Originally posted by SkyLiNEz 4-eva!
. this worm actually doesnt infect your computer and destroy files.
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Actually neither do most of the computer viruses that get major media hype. But of course the media likes to over hype a lot of things...just look at the west nile virus. (not computer...the real virus)
edit: And yes I know that they are two separate things but I was just making a point...the media likes to hype. And I just used the west nile as a "case in point."
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08-22-2003, 04:39 PM
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Box Racer
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In light of the past few weeks, and of this thread, I would like to post a few links with info and removal information for the W32.Blaster.Worm and the W32.Sobig.f virus.
Stay informed and play it smart! 
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...ster.worm.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...obig.f@mm.html
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08-23-2003, 12:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ShadowMage
it's no big mystery how it "hacked" into the system. The virus takes advantage of a security hole in Win2k/XP by slipping through a port that is left open. (...more or less) So unless they have that port specifically closed off the virus will get through quite easily.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...ster.worm.html
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what another hole in windows  what we're they thinking
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09-17-2003, 12:51 AM
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Here is a window I made to prank my freinds...
IT IS NOT REAL!!!!
IF YOU THINK IT IS REAL, YOU ARE STUPID...BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T READ THE WHOLE THREAD.
PS:If you say is that real, or anything similar to that, other forum members or I reserver to call you stupid or idiot.
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09-17-2003, 12:36 PM
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Box Racer
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that has GOT to be real! No question about it. 
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09-17-2003, 09:41 PM
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Zip Zap SE Basher
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Quote:
Originally posted by ShadowMage
that has GOT to be real! No question about it.
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You stupid idiot! 
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10-17-2003, 10:02 AM
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Confirmed: Lost In Fog
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i don't have to worry about that for 2 reasons...
1. its not going around anymore
2. i use macs.....
so, i don't have to worry about (sorry about the size, couldn't shrink it, the file is locked ):
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10-17-2003, 12:39 PM
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so much for you're precious mac j/k don't wanna start a flame war....
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10-17-2003, 12:54 PM
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Confirmed: Lost In Fog
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not meaning to flame anyone.............i just had the pic laying around and thought i could put it to use......
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10-17-2003, 02:02 PM
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no didn't say you were just i'm not a big fan of da mac's.... and i kinda poked fun of it... lol
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